Station data: California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) Auto Shop Locator, retrieved September 18, 2026. Not affiliated with BAR.
BAR’s Auto Shop Locator lists 12 licensed smog check stations in Santa Monica. 5 are STAR stations, 4 are test-only stations that inspect vehicles but do not make emissions repairs, and 8 are test-and-repair stations. Each listing shows the station’s address, phone number and BAR license number. BAR does not publish prices or opening hours, so call before you go, or use our free quote form and let stations come to you.
Most of these stations are in ZIP codes 90405 (6), 90404 (5), 90401 (1).
Smog check stations in Santa Monica, CA
STAR stations are listed first, then alphabetically. Showing 12 of 12.
| Station | Address | Phone | Type | BAR license |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joy Automotive | 1325 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405 | (310) 450-1712 | STARTest & repair | #229426 |
| Pacific Smog Check & Test Only | 2420 Lincoln Blvd #A, Santa Monica, CA 90405 | (310) 392-8378 | STARTest only | #244892 |
| Santa Monica Motors | 2318 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405 | (310) 450-6510 | STARTest & repair | #248213 |
| Smogs Just Smogs | 813 Michigan Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90404 | (310) 452-7103 | STARTest only | #266231 |
| W I Simonson | 1414 18th ST, Santa Monica, CA 90404 | (310) 829-4511 | STARTest & repair | #269735 |
| Bully's L.L.C | 2700 Lincoln Boulevard #7, Santa Monica, CA 90405 | (323) 984-2138 | Test only | #317374 |
| Five STAR Cte Auto Center | 601 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405 | (323) 633-0603 | Test & repair | #307172 |
| Lexus Santa Monica | 1602 11th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404 | (310) 309-1300 | Test & repair | #281892 |
| Santa Monica Ford Lincoln | 1402 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404 | (310) 451-1588 | Test & repair | #295041 |
| Santa Monica Subaru | 1229 Santa Monica Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90404 | (310) 752-0777 | Test & repair | #316861 |
| Smogs Just Smogs | 1944 A Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405 | (310) 450-7862 | Test only | #268837 |
| Toyota Santa Monica | 801 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401 | (310) 394-6744 | Test & repair | #224944 |
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Get Free Quotes →Smog check questions in Santa Monica
How much does a smog check cost in Santa Monica?
BAR does not regulate smog check prices, so each station in Santa Monica sets its own. The station must give you an estimate that you approve before the inspection starts, and it must charge the $8.25 Smog Check certificate fee. Call two or three stations before you go. Our cost guide explains what moves the price.
How long does a smog check take in Santa Monica?
BAR says an inspection usually takes about 30 minutes. Time spent waiting depends on the station, so call ahead. More in our guide to smog check times.
Do I need a STAR station in Santa Monica?
Only if your DMV registration renewal notice says "Smog Certification Required at a STAR station". Otherwise you can use any station licensed to do smog checks. 5 of the 12 stations listed above are STAR stations. See what STAR means.
Do I need a smog check in Santa Monica?
If your DMV registration renewal notice says a smog certification is required, yes. Most gasoline, hybrid and alternative-fuel vehicles from model year 1976 on need a smog check every other year, with exceptions listed in our requirements guide.
STAR, test-only or test-and-repair?
BAR describes three kinds of stations that can perform an inspection. A test-and-repair station performs smog checks and emissions repairs. A test-only station performs smog checks but does not make emissions repairs. A STAR station meets higher performance standards and can inspect all vehicles, including high-polluting ones. Read the full comparison in our test-only vs test-and-repair guide.
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